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May 16, 2007
Jacek honoured for outstanding serviceThe McMaster University Faculty Assocation (MUFA) presented political science professor Henry Jacek with a Faculty Award for Outstanding Service on May 2. The award honours faculty who have made an outstanding contribution to the University by providing exceptional service to faculty, librarians, staff, students or alumni.
May 16, 2007
Woodbridge Group donates $120,000 to Bachelor of Technology programThe Bachelor of Technology program, a Faculty of Engineering and Mohawk College joint venture, received a $120,000-boost from their recent partnership with the Woodbridge Group. This contribution will enable the establishment of The Woodbridge Group Industrial Lectureship.
May 16, 2007
Walk your way to wellnessMore than 100 McMaster employees are walking their way to a healthier lifestyle by taking part in the 6 x 10 Walking Challenge.
May 15, 2007
McMaster joins fight against gypsy moths to save treesDespite intensive manual elimination of gypsy moth egg cases by grounds staff, the tenacious insects seem to have targeted many of the most mature and valuable trees on campus.
May 15, 2007
Community health forum examines diabetesObesity is a global epidemic closely linked to an increase in diabetes. The common tendency is to blame people's dietary choices and sedentary habits, yet, it can also be argued that poor urban planning practices have also contributed to the lack of active lifestyles.
May 15, 2007
McMaster selects new Provost and Vice-President AcademicIlene Busch-Vishniac has been selected as the University's new Provost and Vice-President Academic, McMaster University President Peter George announced today. Dr. Busch-Vishniac is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
May 14, 2007
Summa 2007 showcases artistic talent of graduating studentsOnions, stuffed animals and chicken wire are just some of the materials used to create the works of art on display at the McMaster Museum of Art as part of Summa 2007, an exhibition by 25 students graduating from the studio art program in the School of the Arts.
May 14, 2007
Campus safety is “number one priority”McMaster University is reviewing its emergency response plan in the wake of the shootings at Virginia Tech last month.
May 11, 2007
Engineering entrepreneurs and faculty honoured at awards galaUniversity, business and community leaders gathered to recognize Joe Liburdi, founder and president of Dundas-based Liburdi Engineering Limited, and Stephen Elop, chief operating officer, Juniper Networks, for their contributions to engineering, the community and McMaster University at the fourth annual Applause and Accolades Awards Gala on Thursday, May 10.
May 11, 2007
Telerobotic surgery receives $2 million boost from Ontario governmentMcMaster's Centre for Minimal Access Surgery at St. Joseph's Healthcare is getting a $2 million boost from the Ontario government to advance the field of telerobotic surgery.
May 11, 2007
Micro- and Nano-Systems Lab receives $4.25 million from Ontario Research FundThe Government of Ontario has announced a $4.25-million grant from the Ontario Research Fund to support the new micro- and nano-systems laboratory being established at McMaster University.
May 10, 2007
May @ Mac welcomes prospective studentsMore than 4,500 prospective students and families are expected to visit McMaster during the May @ Mac Open House on Saturday, May 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May @ Mac is the largest undergraduate recruitment event at McMaster.
May 10, 2007
A new opportunity for McMaster’s Dean of Graduate StudiesFred L. Hall, twice appointed Dean of McMaster's School of Graduate Studies, is leaving McMaster to become Vice-Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Calgary effective August 1.
May 10, 2007
McMaster leads global study to prevent heart attacks, strokesTwo McMaster University professors are leading one of the largest, international research studies ever undertaken to discover more effective ways of substantially reducing the number of people who suffer from cardiovascular disease and stroke.
May 10, 2007
McMaster receives $13.7 million from Ontario Research FundSo much of the research done at McMaster exists on a scale that cannot be seen with the naked eye. And while the research might not be "seen," it certainly will be heard about in the months and years to come.
May 9, 2007
Picture book showcases beauty of McMaster campusA book chronicling a year in the life of McMaster University and the students and events that shape it will be unveiled at the University Club on Wednesday, May 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
May 8, 2007
McMaster experts help craft standards for sports nutritionTwenty-eight of the world's leading experts in sports nutrition -- two of whom are McMaster researchers -- gathered in Monaco recently for a specialty conference organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the world governing body for track and field.
May 8, 2007
Globalization expert named Trudeau FellowWilliam D. Coleman, a Distinguished University Professor, author and researcher, was awarded a 2007 Trudeau Fellowship by the Trudeau Foundation for outstanding contributions to the social sciences and humanities in Canada and around the world. The recipients were announced on Monday, May 7.
May 7, 2007
McMaster students receive over $35 million in Millennium scholarships and bursariesMore than 11,900 McMaster students have received financial support from a unique organization dedicated to increasing access to post-secondary education. The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation has given a total of $35,861,922 in scholarships and bursaries to 11,916 students at McMaster University between 1999 and 2006.
May 7, 2007
Deja vu all over againRepeating history isn't always a good thing. But imagine having the opportunity to observe a rare celestial event as if we were there, standing shoulder to shoulder with our ancestors hundreds of years ago.